Are you wondering how to make a ginger drink with ginger powder? Check out these seven coolest drink recipes you can make at home, ranging from easy to complex.
Ginger powder is easy to store and saves a lot of time from making a healthy drink out of fresh ginger. While most people stick with classic ginger lemonade or a mocktail drink, it’s time to game up your bartending skills with these seven unique beverage recipes.
1. Easy Thirst-Quenching Ginger Mocktail
Let’s get this classic ginger drink recipe on top of the list. This easy drink is the best therapy for your palate to beat the scorching heat and keep you hydrated throughout the day.
Thirst – Quenching Ginger Mocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp ginger powder
- 2 small slices of fresh ginger
- Ice cubes
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar or sweetener of choice
- 1 can soda of choice
- 3 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker except for the soda, ice, fresh ginger slices, and lemon wedges. Shake well for one minute.
- Pour the mixture into a glass and let it set at the base.
- Add the ice cubes, pour soda on top of the ice, and stir.
- Garnish with ginger slices and lemon wedges.
2. Cooling Ginger Lemongrass Iced Drink
Prepare this fragrant, caffeine-free tisane to make a tasty, citrus-forward tropical drink for the summer day. Check out our explainer on the benefits of ginger tea.
Ginger Lemongrass Iced Drink Recipe
Equipment
- Pot or a saucepan
- Knife
- Strainer
- Glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 quart water
- 3/4 cup rock sugar
- 1/4 tbsp salt
- 1/8 cup lemongrass
- 6 tsp powdered ginger
- 1 lime
- 1 lemon slice
- Mint leaves optional
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil one quart of water and the rock sugar to make a syrup.
- Rinse the lemongrass, peel off the skin, mash it with a knife or a pestle, and finely cut it into pieces.
- Add the powdered ginger, smashed lemongrass, and salt into the boiling water and keep it going for five more minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let it steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain the liquid and let it cool.
- Squeeze the lime juice into the mixture and stir.
- Serve it with ice, garnish with a lemon slice and mint leaves, and enjoy.
3. Savory Mango Ginger Drink
Benefit from the floral and tropical profile of ripe mango to enhance the taste of powdered ginger. Ripe mango makes a stellar puree base and delights your palate with something citrusy and peachy to chew.
Savory Mango Ginger Drink Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Glass
- Spoon
- Kitchen knife
Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango
- 2 tsp powdered ginger
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- 1/2 quart hot water
Instructions
- Peel off mango skin and cut it into small slices.
- Put the mango slices into a blender and blend until it resembles a puree.
- Add sugar into the blender and mix well.
- Put powdered ginger into a glass of hot water and stir until dissolved.
- Pour the mango puree into the ginger liquid, add ice, and stir well.
4. Warm Ginger Milk
Soothing, warm, and easy on the palate, this drink recipe unlocks the invigorating flavor of ginger and soothes an aching throat. You can use dairy or plant-based milk. As the fat content in dairy milk is higher, make sure you opt for rich plant milk for the desired creaminess.
Warm Ginger Milk Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen knife
- Pot
- Strainer
- Glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 3 tsp powdered ginger
- 1 tea bag of choice
- 1 tsp honey or alternative sweetener
- 4 oz milk
- 1/2 quart water
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil and add the powdered ginger; mix well until dissolved.
- Turn off the heat and add the tea bag. Steep for five minutes.
- Strain the brewed liquid into a glass.
- Add milk and honey and gently stir until combined.
5. Soothing Lemon Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea
A classic lemon ginger drink fits the bill for a summer day, but sometimes your heart desires something more unique with a complex flavor. That’s when this refreshing and energizing tonic comes into play.
Lemon Ginger Turmeric Iced Tea Recipe
Equipment
- Pot
- Strainer
- Glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 quart water
- 1 tsp freshly grated turmeric root
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger root
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp honey or your favorite sweetener
- A slice of lemon to garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat the water on the stove on medium heat.
- Add grated turmeric root, powdered ginger, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup to the liquid.
- Mix well until dissolved, and let it simmer for ten minutes.
- Turn off the heat, strain the liquid, add ice, garnish with a lemon slice, and serve.
6. Indian-Inspired Iced Panakam Ginger Drink
On the lesser-known side, the Panakam ginger drink is made with jaggery and ginger powder, while the herbal warmth of cardamom lingers to satiate your taste buds. This Indian-inspired drink has a thick texture that will give your palate a slightly spicy kick.
Indian – Inspired Iced Panakam Ginger Drink Recipe
Equipment
- Mortar and pestle
- Glass
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup grated jaggery
- 1 tbsp powdered ginger
- 3 cardamom pods
- A pinch of salt
- Ice cubes optional
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Crush the cardamom pods using a mortar and pestle.
- Add crushed cardamom, powdered ginger, grated jaggery, and salt to the water.
- Mix well until dissolved.
- Strain the liquid and serve with ice or at room temperature.
7. Homemade Ginger Beer
Are you looking for a fiery kick to brighten up a special occasion? Try out this unique powdered ginger recipe that pairs perfectly with some grilled treats. Homemade ginger beer takes about two days to complete, but the taste is worth the effort.
Homemade Ginger Beer Recipe
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Spoon
- Glass
- 2 quart plastic bottle
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 8 cups water
- 2 tsp powdered ginger
- 1/3 cup grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 tsp tartaric acid
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 ripe pineapples
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add sugar into the saucepan, fill with water, bring to medium heat, and keep stirring until dissolved. Avoid boiling.
- Lower the heat, add powdered ginger, tartaric acid, and cream of tartar into the liquid, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir gently once in a while.
- Turn off the heat once the mixture turns golden, and let it cool.
- Transfer the mixture to the plastic bottle.
- Dice the pineapples.
- Put diced pineapple into the bottle, cover it with a lid, and store it in the fridge for two days.
- Open the lid every twelve hours to allow the gas to escape. On the last day, strain the ginger beer into a glass. Add a squeeze of lemon and ice, and enjoy.
